My airlock is now happily bubbling away. During the night it seems some of
the 'beer' has managed to get in. Guess the foam inside is getting too much!

"Al Klein" <rukbat@Webdingers.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 09:06:31 +1000, "Josh Button"
> <melandjosh_nospam_@optusnet.com.au> said in alt.beer.home-brewing:
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>>This will only occur for the first 5-10 batches you make. Then the seal on
>>your fermenter won't be completely airtight and you won't wee any action
>>in
>>the airlock.[/color]
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>>At least, that was my experience.[/color]
>
> That probably depends on the fermenter. I've been using the same one
> for a few years and I still see plenty of action in the airlock.[/color]